Uncivilised
A science historian explores ten founding ideas of Western civilisation, and their fatal flaws
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Subhadra Das
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Subhadra Das
About this listen
Some things are a given. The value of a good education. Time's progress. Death.
Except most of the ideas that form Western Civilisation are just that - ideas. Taking cues from Greek philosophy and honed in the Enlightenment, certain notions about humanity and human society grew into the tenets we live by, and we haven't questioned them a great deal since. But isn't it time we asked who really benefits from the values at the core of our society? How much truth lies in a science that conjured up 'race'? Who do laws and nations really protect? Why does it feel like time is money? What even is 'art'?
And the real question - is the West really as 'civilised' as it thinks it is?
This audiobook will put everything back on the table and ask listeners to reconsider what they thought they knew about civilisation. Taking 10 core values of Western Civilisation in turn, it will examine the root of the idea, how it developed, and how it's impacted the way we live. Most importantly it will reveal how each of these ideas was either created in opposition to another group of people, or based on ideas they had first (and better).
(Un)civilised will ask listeners to open their eyes to the why behind how they think the world works.
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- Calinthesea
- 12-07-24
Excellent
Sometimes amusing, sometimes "Uncivilised" is a brilliant debut that challenges the very notion of what it means to be 'civilised'. It is a crucial piece of work that not only questions our understanding of history but also provides a path toward a more inclusive and truthful narrative. This audiobook is an absolute must-listen for anyone looking to broaden their perspective and better understand the fabric of western society and its effects on cultures across the globe.
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- Nening Dennis
- 25-02-24
Enjoyable food for thought
This was a really interesting and thought provoking listen, wonderfully read by it's authour Subhadra Das. I'm glad I have also bought the hardback edition as it will enable me to easily go back and re-read sections for further consideration. The book covers a wide range of ideas which have served as an introduction to, or expanded a little on, many areas worthy of further consideration and investigation. I found this a perfect primer for anyone who may not have previously considered just how much of our received ideas about culture and society have been influenced by colonialism and capitalism, and a good insight into the current work of trying to de-colonise our collections, and hopefully, eventually, our thinking in many areas of our lives. I look forward to more from this authour and highly recommend this book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-03-24
Brilliant
This insightful, wide-ranging and often very funny book is a delight, and has given me plenty to think about. It’s full of extraordinary stories from the history of science and culture, snd challenges a whole load of preconceptions about what civilisation is and who exactly is civilised.
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- c00kom01
- 25-02-24
Disappointing
Interesting topic, however poorly researched and weakly argumented. Handpicked examples, emotional and fictional stories.. disappointing
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